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31/03/2026

Still can’t get over this venue 🤩✨

So excited to be hosting a Moving Minds talk here in Manchester: it’s such an incredible space and honestly the perfect setting for what’s going to be a really special event.

I can’t wait to share ideas, connect with everyone, and be part of something so meaningful. Manchester, I’m ready for you 🙌

27/03/2026

“Love your calming habits on your page!” 💚

Messages like this remind me why I do what I do 🌿
Creating a space that feels safe, gentle, and grounding for you is everything.

If you’re here, take a breath… you’re exactly where you need to be ✨

26/03/2026

Feeling stuck in anxiety or overwhelm? 🌿✨

Join little old me (Chloe, from Fresh Leaf) for an empowering evening all about mastering your nervous system 🧠💫 — learn how to move from anxiety to calm, grounded regulation in real life.

Set in one of Manchester’s coolest venues 🔥, this talk is all about practical tools, real conversations, and leaving you feeling more in control than when you walked in.

🗓 Monday 13th April
📍 Track Brewing Co, Manchester
⏰ 7pm – 9:15pm

Come for the insight, stay for the vibes 💬🍃

25/03/2026

Did you ever do this as a child? Here’s why…

When emotions feel overwhelming, your nervous system might just be asking for a little support 🧠🤍

Here is the Pendulum Hug:

Wrap your arms around yourself, placing each hand on the opposite upper arm. Then slowly sway from side to side, like a pendulum 🌿

Let your breath soften and bring your awareness to the rhythm of the movement.

✨ From a neuroscience perspective, this bilateral, rhythmic motion can help regulate the nervous system by engaging both hemispheres of the brain and supporting integration. The gentle pressure and movement can also stimulate the parasympathetic response: helping your body shift out of stress and into a calmer state.

This can help:

💛 Soothe emotional intensity
💛 Create a sense of safety and containment
💛 Ground you in the present moment

There’s no perfect way to do this, just follow what feels comforting for you.

Pause. Breathe. Sway. You’ve got you 💫

24/03/2026

Healing isn’t a straight line 🌿
Some days you’ll feel like you’re moving forward, other days it might feel like you’re standing still: or even going backward. But every step, every pause, every moment of reflection is part of your growth.

Rest is not failure. Slowing down is not weakness. And choosing yourself, again and again, is something to be proud of 💛

Take your time. You’re allowed to grow at your own pace.

23/03/2026

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Relax. Reset. Release. 🧘‍♀️✨💚🍃

Feeling tense, overwhelmed, or struggling to switch off? Struggling with trauma, stress or grief? This guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation video helps you gently release stress, reconnect with your body, and find deep calm 🌿💫

💆‍♀️ Ease physical tension
🌙 Improve sleep
🧠 Quiet a busy mind
💚 Support your wellbeing

Take a moment for yourself, you deserve it 🌱🍃

No monthly subscription or appointments necessary: just a one off payment to your video guide 💚

📩 Click the link above & in bio to begin your relaxation journey 💚

20/03/2026

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Here’s a simple nervous system regulator you can try anytime 🤍✨

Using a roller ball oil (I’m using ESPA Soothing Pulse Point Oil but there are plenty of others available online), gently apply to your wrist in an infinity symbol ♾️ about 3–4 finger widths down from your palm.

💡 Why this works:
The repetitive motion of the infinity sign helps signal safety to the brain, while the scent molecules travel through the olfactory system directly to the limbic system — the part of the brain that regulates emotions and stress. Certain essential oils (like lavender, chamomile & bergamot) have been shown to support calming responses and reduce anxiety levels 🌿

🌱 Top tip:
Slow your breath as you apply: inhale for 4, exhale for 6 and let your body soften with each loop.

Small moments like this can make a big difference 🤍

18/03/2026

🌿💧 Let the gentle sound of a flowing stream wash over your mind

Today’s meditation invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the present moment 🌊✨
With every inhale, feel calm enter…
With every exhale, let go of tension drifting away like water downstream 🍃

Allow yourself to simply be: soft, still, and at peace 🤍

17/03/2026

Real change starts from within 🌱💭

It’s an honour to walk alongside my clients as they rediscover their courage and embrace a sense of calm and clarity 💚

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day can hold so many different emotions. 💐

Today I’m holding space for the Mums who are celebrating, and also for the ones who are grieving, longing, and quietly carrying heavy hearts.

For the Mums of babies in heaven. 🕊️
For those missing their own Mum.
For those trying to become Mums.
For those who long to be Mums but cannot be.
For those who have chosen a different path.
For those separated from their children today.
For the Mums who are struggling.
For the Mums whose children are struggling, and who keep showing up with love anyway. 🤍

For the Mums I’m privileged to know in my therapy room 🍃 and those who trust me to care for their children 💚

However this day meets you, your experience is valid and worthy of compassion.

You are not alone. I’m here. 🌷

13/03/2026

Pause for a moment and take a breath with me. 🌿

Breathing is one of the simplest ways to calm your mind and reset your body. When life feels overwhelming, coming back to your breath can gently bring you back to the present moment.

Try this with me:
✨ Inhale slowly through your nose
✨ Exhale gently through your mouth
✨ Repeat a few times and notice how your body feels

Your breath is always there to support you. 🤍

Address

21 Union Street
Ramsbottom
BL09AN

Telephone

+447359555629

Website

https://freshleafcounselling.my.canva.site/chloe, https://www.wearekiku.com/therapist/chloe-wood-1#availability

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